2008 Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers

The Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA), the fastest-growing division of the American Library Association (ALA), today announced its 2008 Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers selection list. The list is presented annually at the ALA Midwinter Meeting.

The Quick Picks list suggests books that teens, ages 12-18, will pick up on their own and read for pleasure; it is geared to the teenager who, for whatever reason, does not like to read.

“Goths, gangs, rappers and vamps reigned supreme on this year’s list,” said H. Jack Martin, committee chair. “I’m really proud of our committee’s dedication to tapping into the interests of teen reluctant readers across the United States.”

Hess, Nina.
A Practical Guide to Monsters. 2007. Wizards of the Coast/ Mirrorstone, $12.95 (ISBN13: 978-0-7869-4809-3). From Remorhazes to Coutals, vampires to werewolves, all the creatures you love to fear.